--- product_id: 68397492 title: "The Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World: 40,000 B.C. to Present Day" price: "$134.13" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/68397492-the-kingfisher-illustrated-history-of-the-world-40-000-b store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Global, non-Western-centric historical scope Colorful spreads on Art, Architecture & Science Chronological coverage from 40,000 B.C. to present The Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World: 40,000 B.C. to Present Day **Price:** $134.13 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Unlock the world’s story—one vivid era at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World: 40,000 B.C. to Present Day - **How much does it cost?** $134.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/68397492-the-kingfisher-illustrated-history-of-the-world-40-000-b) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Learning Boost:** Engage with vibrant illustrations, biographies, and key date boxes that bring history to life. - • **Flexible Reading Experience:** Read section-by-section or dive into full articles—perfect for quick reference or deep study. - • **Global Perspectives Included:** Break free from Western-centric history with a truly worldwide view of civilizations and events. - • **Trusted Homeschool Essential:** Highly rated and praised for balancing educational depth with accessibility for young learners. - • **Comprehensive Timeline Mastery:** Explore 10 distinct eras from Ice Age to Information Age with clear, concise summaries. ## Overview The Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World offers a visually rich, chronologically organized encyclopedia covering global history from 40,000 B.C. to today. Designed for young readers and educators, it features thematic spreads on art, architecture, and science, plus clear timelines and concise definitions, making it an indispensable resource for both school assignments and casual exploration. ## Description What was the Black Death? Who fought in the Hundred Years' War? What do people mean by the Counter-Reformation? With its simple chronological and thematic arrangement, The Concise Kingfisher History Encyclopedia puts the whole of history, and the legacy of human civilization - from the Ice Age to the Information Age - at the fingertips of today's children. Divided into ten clearly defined time periods (from 40,000 B.C.Ð to the present day), The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia covers every major empire, civilization, revolution, and war, as well as the technological and cultural advances that have left their mark on history. Three colorful spreads at the end of each section are devoted to the Art, Architecture, and Science and Technology of each major time period. A comprehensive index, and at-a-glance summaries of each period, make this a valuable resource for help with school assignments, as well as for casual browsing. Special Features: Bold headwords, and a concise definition of the subject appear at the top of the page. Text can be read section by section or as a complete article. Illustrated biographies and key date boxes provide essential information. Timeline throughout puts history in context and shows progression of world events. Review: Wonderful History Reference! - I purchased the Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World for our home school program this year. It is a wonderful reference book, and we use it not only for school subjects, but also in everyday conversations, when something comes up about history that we're not sure of. We run to the shelf to see what the IHW has to say. I decided to look for this older edition as opposed to purchasing the newer edition (Kingfisher History Encyclopedia) after reading reviews and noticing the differences between the two. As an additional note for those who teach from a biblical worldview, this volume does not support a Creation/Flood model, but includes the first chapter as being 40,000-500 B.C., The Ancient World. This does not, in my opinion, necessitate throwing out the rest of the book, but maybe opens up a discussion with older students of differing opinions of early history that arise without knowledge of the truth of God's Word. I appreciate the broad global scope of the historical events included in the book, since I find most American history texts very Western-centric. Definitely a worthwhile investment in any household! Review: A 'Must Have' In Our Homeschool Library - We homeschool and my 12-year-old and I are really enjoying reading this. It's just the right amount of information to provide an overview of each part of the history of humans. So it's a starting point. Then if he is super interested in one period, we do web searches and other research to find out more. The graphics and illustrations are wonderful and it's fairly well balanced with representing both genders and examining different cultures thru time. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #159,348 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,593 in World History (Books) #7,771 in Children's Reference & Nonfiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 95 Reviews | ## Images ![The Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World: 40,000 B.C. to Present Day - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91MTDSP1fqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful History Reference! *by R***R on September 28, 2009* I purchased the Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World for our home school program this year. It is a wonderful reference book, and we use it not only for school subjects, but also in everyday conversations, when something comes up about history that we're not sure of. We run to the shelf to see what the IHW has to say. I decided to look for this older edition as opposed to purchasing the newer edition (Kingfisher History Encyclopedia) after reading reviews and noticing the differences between the two. As an additional note for those who teach from a biblical worldview, this volume does not support a Creation/Flood model, but includes the first chapter as being 40,000-500 B.C., The Ancient World. This does not, in my opinion, necessitate throwing out the rest of the book, but maybe opens up a discussion with older students of differing opinions of early history that arise without knowledge of the truth of God's Word. I appreciate the broad global scope of the historical events included in the book, since I find most American history texts very Western-centric. Definitely a worthwhile investment in any household! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A 'Must Have' In Our Homeschool Library *by C***E on April 27, 2017* We homeschool and my 12-year-old and I are really enjoying reading this. It's just the right amount of information to provide an overview of each part of the history of humans. So it's a starting point. Then if he is super interested in one period, we do web searches and other research to find out more. The graphics and illustrations are wonderful and it's fairly well balanced with representing both genders and examining different cultures thru time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent reference *by S***5 on August 30, 2022* Perfect for our homeschool. 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